Business Development Program Management

ANTIGONE KOKALIAS MBA, MSN, RN

Orland Park, IL 630-***-**** **********@*****.*** Antigone Kokalias LinkedIn GLOBAL HEALTHCARE LEADER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Trusted Global Healthcare Leader with 10+ years of A in building healthcare programs, operational excellence, and end-to-end change management. Driven success in leadership for large-scale programs and projects with direct oversight of strategic vision, mission-critical planning, and organizational effectiveness. Stellar track record of building, leading, and managing cross-functional operations teams, including direct collaboration with multifaceted departments to drive successful business development strategies and delivery of client solutions. Collaborative and balanced approach to managing expectations with functional and technical groups and decisively solving problems. Career track includes contributions to high-performance work cultures with a demonstrated ability to partner throughout all levels of the organization. Selected Achievements:

Served as the enterprise clinical expert for both domestic and international certification programs, as well as the project Lead for multiple high-profile Accreditation and Certification programs, including board practices, workplace violence prevention, and access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Honored with recognition from The Joint Commission Enterprise’s Chief Medical Officer for providing inspiring leadership and strategic guidance in the successful development of a high-level strategic initiative to elevate Board Practices.

Designed and implemented a new district health services program for 8 separate schools to support the needs of underserved communities and departmental policies, processes, and initiatives. CORE STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES

Healthcare Leadership

Strategic Vision & Learning Agility

Change Management

Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Global Healthcare Platforms

Program Management

Accreditation Standards

Regulatory Compliance

Policy & Process Development

Building Effective Teams

Healthcare & Business Operations

Quality & Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOGOS CONSULTING LLC Orland Park, IL

Owner/Consultant and Advisor for Global Healthcare 2024 - Present Contract consulting and advisory services for various industries, primarily healthcare. Serve as a solutions-based expert for clients of various industries applying consultative problem-solving skills and value-added insights to cultivate business opportunities and support strategic initiatives.

Responsible for client satisfaction and delivering projects and programs resulting in high levels of quality/added value.

Meet/exceed assigned revenue targets by developing and delivering insightful, value-added solutions that address complex client issues.

Identify issues of importance to the industry/clients and work with industry leaders to develop tangible offerings.

Manage client interface and ensure project team achieves efficient and effective project delivery.

Ability to develop an in-depth understanding of data assets and core offerings to drive deliverables.

Proactively mentor, coach, and share subject-matter expertise with others to elevate capabilities to deliver world-class solutions for clients.

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY Chicago, IL 2019 - Present

Clinical Faculty – Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing

Oversee comprehensive management of undergraduate students in all baccalaureate nursing programs.

Ensure proper instruction and teaching in a clinical and classroom setting with didactic instruction per curriculum.

Collaborate with colleagues, students, and school administration to streamline operations and maintain consistency. THE JOINT COMMISSION ENTERPRISE Oak Brook, IL

Associate Director/Global Expert – International Standards Development & Interpretation 2021 - 2024

Led all aspects of project and program management, including directing cross-functional strategic, high-impact projects with global marketing, business development and analytics, and quality improvement for the development of the Joint Commission International accreditation and certification standards.

Oversaw all processes for the development of standards, metrics, and survey processes for all programs, including representation of the company to foster strong partnerships with international accreditation and government agencies. ANTIGONE KOKALIAS 630-***-**** **********@*****.*** Antigone Kokalias LinkedIn

Served as a technical and content subject matter expert to staff, surveyors, and consult within various advisory groups and healthcare organizations.

Aligned with leadership team on priorities and operational, financial, and strategic performance improvement targets.

Evaluated, audited, and approved international survey reports and KPIs for certification surveys, including comprehensive creation of new standards and survey methods for certification programs.

Led the standardization of all processes and procedures for Joint Commission International. Project Director, Clinical – Division of Healthcare Quality & Evaluation 2018- 2021

Ensured proper development of accreditation and certification standards and survey methods while delivering clinical guidance and support for leaders, clients, management, and all other departments.

Drove strategic direction and change leadership serving as the Project Lead for Accreditation and Certification programs.

Led Advancing Board Practices initiative working directly with the Chief Medical Officer and EVP, including oversight of strategic initiatives for governing bodies and recommendations for product development.

Served as a key speaker at multiple speaking engagements, conferences, webinars, advisory meetings, and media interviews, including publishing content and articles on healthcare policy.

Held direct responsibility for conducting onsite and offsite surveys as a Central Officer Surveyor and Reviewer.

Led, organized, and presented in-depth research for multiple projects, and as meeting facilitator and change agent for external stakeholder leadership meetings serving both clinical and business strategic goals. BURBANK SCHOOL DISTRICT 111 Burbank, IL 2017 - 2018 Contract Consultant, Project Manager, District Nurse – District Health Services Department

Ensured proper implementation of a new district health aide program for 8 separate schools to support the needs of underserved communities and departmental policies, processes, and initiatives.

Served as consultant for multiple nursing issues and concerns to maintain consistent operations.

Oversaw a variety of projects from development through completion, including key milestones and deliverables. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO Chicago, IL 2016 - 2017

Patient Care Manager – Neurology, Neurosurgery, Stroke & Epilepsy

Served a key clinical and operational leadership role in a 28-bed unit with direct oversight of nursing logistics and workforce improvements for union and non-union staff.

Drove comprehensive identification and resolution of operational deficiencies to drive departmental supplies sourcing for cost-effectiveness.

Oversaw a talented and diverse team, including delegating workload, training, and personnel evaluation.

Ensured proper implementation of training and education initiatives to strengthen safety culture. ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER Oak Lawn, IL 2013 - 2016 Contract Consultant, Project Manager – East Tower Activation Planning, Training, and Orientation

Served as a consultant for the Corporate Design and Construction Team with direct responsibility for supporting the healthcare design of a new patient tower, including development of training and activation planning for the tower.

Effectively assessed training needs, including facilitation of vendor training for 1.2K+ employees. Ensured delivery of logistical support, course development, and process measurements to streamline operations.

Drove all strategic vision, planning, and organizational effectiveness as needed to maintain consistent business growth. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION

ADVOCATE CHRIST MEDICAL CENTER Manager, Clinical Operations – Surgical, Vascular, Thoracic Intensive Care Unit

NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTH SYSTEM Manager – Clinical Operations (multiple departments) EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Master of Business Administration / Master of Science in Nursing – Business and Healthcare Administration Lewis University

Bachelor of Science in Psychology Loyola University

Associate Degree in Nursing Joliet Junior College

Certifications RPI Certified Change Agent NEA-BC (In Progress) Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (Goal for 2025)

Affiliations / Memberships District 91 Education Foundation Board of Directors American Association of Critical Care Nurses National Honors Society in Nursing

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